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charnier · 05-06-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I guess what I'm curious about is why did Arrow crop their release?

Hard to say - it may not have been their choice. Andrew HD on the Bicycle Thieves UK thread recently pointed out that although different companies may rely on the same scan/restoration, different masters can be struck from this. Arrow buys the rights to use the masters and try to source the best looking ones. Michael B also chimed in with another example for the BFI's Salo - they discovered to their horror that DNR had been applied at the time of telecine, and at that stage there was nothing they could do.

duggie walker · 05-06-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by whbinder

Armageddon is the lowest form of trash

ARMAGEDDON is a stupid movie but you must have had a fairly sheltered cinematic upbringing if you think it's the lowest form of trash.

And without drawing a connection, I'd address the comments about THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE. Once you've got past the queasy premise, you're home and dry, and it's actually a pretty hilarious mad-scientist movie that wouldn't be out of place on a modern version of a set like MONSTERS AND MADMEN.

octagon · 05-06-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by duggie walker

ARMAGEDDON is a stupid movie but you must have had a fairly sheltered cinematic upbringing if you think it's the lowest form of trash.

And without drawing a connection, I'd address the comments about THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE. Once you've got past the queasy premise, you're home and dry, and it's actually a pretty hilarious mad-scientist movie that wouldn't be out of place on a modern version of a set like MONSTERS AND MADMEN.

Other than that, how was the play, Mrs Lincoln?

cferreiro · 05-06-2011, 11:42 PM

Just ordered Chungking Express from Amazon.

Anyone know if it's a clear case release or the digipack version?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KVXC64

SammyJankis · 05-06-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cferreiro

Just ordered Chungking Express from Amazon.

Anyone know if it's a clear case release or the digipack version?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KVXC64

It's the clear case. I ordered it a couple of weeks ago.

jcs913 · 05-07-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by charnier

If you check out reviews for several of the MoC discs, particularly the latest two Antonionis, you'll find that MoC tends to use 25 GB discs, plus the BFI; yet their transfers look fantastic.

They also have no extras and the feature is almost the entire disc, typically a 21 or 22gb size. Blow Out was on a 50gb disc, but the feature is 22gb. Thankfully it has a nice set of extras to justify the price. Criterion has never used a 25gb disc on any of their releases. Bottom line is that a 50gb disc costs almost 5 times as much to use as a 25gb disc. IMO, when these top-notch companies are putting out classics and then charging $20+, they need to open up the disc and have some quality extras. Some of these films are getting the Scream trilogy treatment. Seems to me that they are counting bytes to save money.

ry35an · 05-07-2011, 12:47 AM

Depression...I had to cancel my orders for M, The Seventh Sign and Sanjuro/Yojimba. Something came up and I had to do the responsible thing (I could have paid for them but..well you know) I doubt anyone would know but when does this sale end?

painted_klown · 05-07-2011, 04:22 PM

Well thanks to Amazons huge Criterion sale lasting longer than I had expected, I was finally able to order the last of the sale BDs last night.

It looks like I am going to have a ton of movie watching to do here shortly.

ry35an · 05-07-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zui

@ry35an

Received this mail from amazon.com today:

"Dear Amazon.com Customer,

Customers who have shopped for movies and television at Amazon.com might want to know that they can get up to 57% off more than 2,100 DVD and Blu-ray discs, including fitness, musicals, and gift ideas for Mom, for a limited time. Don't miss your chance to save! Sale ends May 9."

Thanks for the info, looks like I'll have to come to a decision by Sunday.

Dustin Putman · 05-07-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ry35an

Depression...I had to cancel my orders for M, The Seventh Sign and Sanjuro/Yojimba. Something came up and I had to do the responsible thing (I could have paid for them but..well you know) I doubt anyone would know but when does this sale end?

Wait, hold on...Criterion Collection released the 1988 thriller with Demi Moore?

ry35an · 05-07-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustin Putman

Wait, hold on...Criterion Collection released the 1988 thriller with Demi Moore?

Ha, Ha, I always get those two titles confused.

What you don't think that film warrants the criterion treatment? LOL.

Bluyoda · 05-07-2011, 08:29 PM

I just ordered Fellini's Amacord and The Red Shoes! I hope I'll like them.

There are quite a few Criterions that I am interested in getting, but they are not included in the sale.

octagon · 05-07-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ry35an

Ha, Ha, I always get those two titles confused.

What you don't think that film warrants the criterion treatment? LOL.

They should release it with Army of Darkness.

oyboe · 05-07-2011, 09:31 PM

I received Au revoir les enfants fm Amazon yesterday and the label inside the clear plastic case seems to be askew. Has anyone had the same problem? It's kind of a hassle, but I suppose I should do a return w/Amazon.

jrmac2000 · 05-07-2011, 09:44 PM

I finally broke down and bought a copy of The Third Man off Ebay. I am still kicking myself for not buying it in stores. Here is to hoping it arrives in good shape!

IronWaffle · 05-07-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

They should release it with Army of Darkness.

For a minute I thought you were talking about ARMY OF SHADOWS

greekak229 · 05-07-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluyoda

I just ordered Fellini's Amacord and The Red Shoes! I hope I'll like them.

There are quite a few Criterions that I am interested in getting, but they are not included in the sale.

I absolutely adore Amarcord so, good choice!

tfunk · 05-08-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jrmac2000

I finally broke down and bought a copy of The Third Man off Ebay. I am still kicking myself for not buying it in stores. Here is to hoping it arrives in good shape!

Since it's practically custom around here, I've gotta ask, what was the damage?

jrmac2000 · 05-08-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tfunk

Since it's practically custom around here, I've gotta ask, what was the damage?

$100 Even. Brutal, but I love the movie and the collection, so I had to have it. I haven't been able to find a much better deal in a long time unfortunately.

BasicGreatGuy · 05-08-2011, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jrmac2000

$100 Even. Brutal, but I love the movie and the collection, so I had to have it. I haven't been able to find a much better deal in a long time unfortunately.

If I had known, I could have saved you some money.

Glad you were able to get one though.

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05-06-2011, 11:42 PM	#29544
cferreiro Member Member since:Nov 2009	Just ordered Chungking Express from Amazon. Anyone know if it's a clear case release or the digipack version? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KVXC64

05-07-2011, 12:47 AM	#29547
ry35an Special Member Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:1	Depression...I had to cancel my orders for M, The Seventh Sign and Sanjuro/Yojimba. Something came up and I had to do the responsible thing (I could have paid for them but..well you know) I doubt anyone would know but when does this sale end?

05-07-2011, 04:22 PM	#29548
painted_klown Expert Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Posting Unpopular Opinions 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:23	Well thanks to Amazons huge Criterion sale lasting longer than I had expected, I was finally able to order the last of the sale BDs last night. It looks like I am going to have a ton of movie watching to do here shortly.

05-07-2011, 08:29 PM	#29552
Bluyoda Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dagobah Home Theater Gallery:103 4K collection:160 Blu-ray collection:1383 Blu-ray reviews: 263 Trading Score:4	I just ordered Fellini's Amacord and The Red Shoes! I hope I'll like them. There are quite a few Criterions that I am interested in getting, but they are not included in the sale.

05-07-2011, 09:31 PM	#29554
oyboe Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Bleacher seats Blu-ray collection:1008 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:4	I received Au revoir les enfants fm Amazon yesterday and the label inside the clear plastic case seems to be askew. Has anyone had the same problem? It's kind of a hassle, but I suppose I should do a return w/Amazon.

05-07-2011, 09:44 PM	#29555
jrmac2000 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:908 Blu-ray collection:6427 DVD collection:1015 Digital collection:480 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:3	I finally broke down and bought a copy of The Third Man off Ebay. I am still kicking myself for not buying it in stores. Here is to hoping it arrives in good shape!

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